Director of Operations Fanny Abreu shares the inspiration behind the initiative, plans to select 15 Colombian designers, and upcoming activities in Medellín and Bogotá.
Runway 7’s Made in Colombia initiative was featured in a special report by Noticias RCN, bringing national attention to an upcoming celebration of Colombian fashion and culture at New York Fashion Week in February 2027.
During the televised interview, Fanny Abreu, Director of Operations at Runway 7, discussed why Colombia was chosen for the organization’s annual Made In series and outlined plans to select 15 designers for a dedicated runway presentation in New York City.
Broadcast under the headline “Made in Colombia en el NYFW,” the segment highlighted a project rooted in Runway 7’s growing connections with Colombian fashion talent. The initiative will open the organization’s February 2027 season at Sony Hall, with model castings and conferences also planned in Medellín and Bogotá ahead of the event.
Fanny Abreu Shares the Story Behind Made in Colombia
During her appearance on Noticias RCN, Abreu explained that the decision to celebrate Colombia was inspired by the designers from the country who have participated in Runway 7’s previous seasons.
“Every February, we dedicate our Made In series to highlighting the culture of a different country. Having welcomed Colombian designers over the past several seasons inspired us to choose Colombia for this edition,” Abreu said, in a statement translated from Spanish.
Each February, Runway 7’s Made In series places a different country’s cultural identity at the heart of its New York Fashion Week program, celebrating the relationship between fashion, heritage, and creative expression.
For 2027, that tradition takes shape through a dedicated opening show celebrating Colombian design, from contemporary collections to the cultural influences that inform each designer’s creative vision.
The interview gave Colombian audiences an early look at how the initiative is taking shape, with the upcoming designer selection and activities in Medellín and Bogotá leading toward the February showcase.
15 Colombian Designers to Be Selected for NYFW 2027
A major focus of Made in Colombia is the planned selection of 15 Colombian designers who will have the opportunity to present their collections during Runway 7’s February 2027 season.
The dedicated showcase aims to bring together different perspectives within Colombian fashion, reflecting the country’s craftsmanship, contemporary aesthetics, and cultural influences.
For participating designers, the presentation will offer an opportunity to introduce their work to an international audience while contributing to a collective celebration of Colombian creativity.
The designer selection also builds on Runway 7’s history of welcoming Colombian talent, transforming those individual runway appearances into a larger presentation centered on the country’s fashion identity.
Model Castings and Conferences Planned in Medellín and Bogotá
In preparation for the New York presentation, Runway 7 is organizing model castings and conferences in Medellín and Bogotá, extending the initiative’s activities directly into Colombia.
The castings will create opportunities for modeling talent to become involved in the project, while the conferences will provide a space to share information about Made in Colombia and connect with members of the country’s fashion and creative communities.
By bringing these activities to two of Colombia’s major cities, Runway 7 aims to engage with local talent ahead of the February showcase and strengthen the relationships supporting the initiative.
The Noticias RCN report has helped introduce these plans to a national audience, drawing attention to the preparations underway before Made in Colombia reaches the New York runway.
Made in Colombia to Open Runway 7’s February 2027 Season
Made in Colombia will open Runway 7’s upcoming New York Fashion Week season on February 10, 2027, at Sony Hall in New York City.
The opening presentation will launch a five-day program running through February 14, featuring designers and creative professionals from different backgrounds.
For Runway 7, the initiative represents both a celebration of Colombian culture and a continuation of the relationships that inspired its creation. What began with the participation of Colombian designers in previous seasons has grown into a dedicated opening presentation for the country.
With Noticias RCN bringing the story to audiences across Colombia and preparations moving forward in Medellín and Bogotá, Made in Colombia is building toward a defining moment on February 10, when Colombian fashion takes center stage at Runway 7’s New York Fashion Week opening show.
